Skiing: Helmet or none?

Ilac91 · 08-29-2006, 12:22 AM

I've been skiing for over 20 years now and have never had any serious accidents except for when I dislocated my shoulder from a bad fall. This year I'm seriously contemplating getting a helmet since I dont think I would enjoy my head cracking on some ice, rocks or a tree. It seems the norm for everyone to wear a helmet when biking but why not skiing? I think its not cool to have your melon split open on a side of a mountain.

shimshimhada · 08-29-2006, 12:25 AM

That's probably a good idea for me. The last time I skiied was the first time in a long time...and I almost crashed into a tree.

myfirstbimmer · 08-29-2006, 12:32 AM

ahhhh, sking, haven't done that for many many years....since grade school actually. I have always disliked and scared of going on the lifts, espically alone and it STOPPED in the middle of it!!!!! I had to close my eyes until it reached to the top....

memories.....

Tom

Ghunger · 08-29-2006, 01:23 AM

I definitely agree with wearing a helmet for skiing. I've also been skiing about 20 or so years and started wearing a helmet a couple years ago. Besides being safer, I find it much more comfortable than a hat.

just4kickz · 08-29-2006, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by shimshimhada

That's probably a good idea for me. The last time I skiied was the first time in a long time...and I almost crashed into a tree.

you mean the tree crashed into you... what was the tree thinking?

shimshimhada · 08-29-2006, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by just4kickz

you mean the tree crashed into you... what was the tree thinking?

Exactly.

RBBMWE46M3 · 08-29-2006, 11:15 AM

Been skiing for over 20 years and have never wore a helmet...broke a thumb in a crash when I was 17 trying to do a double heli..(big mistake) other than that no accidents!!!

nmulax · 08-29-2006, 11:45 AM

I've been snowboarding for 17 or so years and have been fortunate to have only broken my ankle (other then minor bumps and bruises). I've never worn a helmet and will continue that way. It sounds wierd, but after years of going without one, I feel top-heavy and off balance when I put on a helmet.

Ghunger · 08-29-2006, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by nmulax

I've been snowboarding for 17 or so years and have been fortunate to have only broken my ankle (other then minor bumps and bruises). I've never worn a helmet and will continue that way. It sounds wierd, but after years of going without one, I feel top-heavy and off balance when I put on a helmet.

You were right, that does sound wierd.

Snowman811 · 08-30-2006, 05:12 PM

Skiing for 30 years. Fallen many, many times. Still, no brain bucket for me.

Ghunger · 08-30-2006, 05:22 PM

This debate always seems like the same as the "seatbelt or not debate". I've been driving for 10 years and never been in an accident, therefor I don't need to wear a seatbelt? I guess with skiing it depends somewhat on how aggressively you ski though. If you stay on the greens all day you probably don't really need a helmet. If you frequent the diamonds and double diamonds, it might just be a good idea.

Snowman811 · 08-30-2006, 06:35 PM

I already have drain bamage. A knock on the noggin might just be what the doctor ordered.

ShinBalNom · 08-30-2006, 07:08 PM

It depends on what you do on them skiies...

rwwong · 08-30-2006, 07:11 PM

I was just thinking about this recently. Everyone does less extreme sports and recreation, and wearing helmets is a no brainer. I used to ski downhill competitively and was required to wear a helmet. I think when I have kids, and get them started, I will most likely buy them for the whole fam.

Ilac91 · 09-01-2006, 01:05 AM

I'm more worried about the other out of control nuts on the hill than whether I extreme ski or not. Last winter I saw this kid try to jump over some woman but instead took out a part of her scalp!

08-29-2006, 12:22 AM	#1
Ilac91 New Member 29 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	Skiing: Helmet or none? I've been skiing for over 20 years now and have never had any serious accidents except for when I dislocated my shoulder from a bad fall. This year I'm seriously contemplating getting a helmet since I dont think I would enjoy my head cracking on some ice, rocks or a tree. It seems the norm for everyone to wear a helmet when biking but why not skiing? I think its not cool to have your melon split open on a side of a mountain.
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shimshimhada Brigadier General 493 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	That's probably a good idea for me. The last time I skiied was the first time in a long time...and I almost crashed into a tree.
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myfirstbimmer Private First Class 17 Rep 145 Posts Drives: E90 SG 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: T.O. iTrader: (0)	ahhhh, sking, haven't done that for many many years....since grade school actually. I have always disliked and scared of going on the lifts, espically alone and it STOPPED in the middle of it!!!!! I had to close my eyes until it reached to the top.... memories..... Tom __________________ 35% Formula 1 Ceramic Tints, //M E-Brake handle, //M Steering Wheel
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Ghunger Major 56 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	I definitely agree with wearing a helmet for skiing. I've also been skiing about 20 or so years and started wearing a helmet a couple years ago. Besides being safer, I find it much more comfortable than a hat. __________________ 330i Monaco Blue, Terra /w aluminum trim, SP, PP, CA, PDC, Nav, Folding Seats, Sat Prep European Delivery Blog Picture Gallery
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nmulax Brigadier General 394 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	I've been snowboarding for 17 or so years and have been fortunate to have only broken my ankle (other then minor bumps and bruises). I've never worn a helmet and will continue that way. It sounds wierd, but after years of going without one, I feel top-heavy and off balance when I put on a helmet. __________________
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Snowman811 Black Sapphire 330i 34 Rep 362 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (1)	Skiing for 30 years. Fallen many, many times. Still, no brain bucket for me.
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Ghunger Major 56 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	This debate always seems like the same as the "seatbelt or not debate". I've been driving for 10 years and never been in an accident, therefor I don't need to wear a seatbelt? I guess with skiing it depends somewhat on how aggressively you ski though. If you stay on the greens all day you probably don't really need a helmet. If you frequent the diamonds and double diamonds, it might just be a good idea. __________________ 330i Monaco Blue, Terra /w aluminum trim, SP, PP, CA, PDC, Nav, Folding Seats, Sat Prep European Delivery Blog Picture Gallery
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Snowman811 Black Sapphire 330i 34 Rep 362 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (1)	I already have drain bamage. A knock on the noggin might just be what the doctor ordered.
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ShinBalNom Captain 23 Rep 669 Posts Drives: AW 330i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: So. CAL iTrader: (1)	It depends on what you do on them skiies...
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rwwong Captain 121 Rep 626 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2008 Jeep Hemi Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I was just thinking about this recently. Everyone does less extreme sports and recreation, and wearing helmets is a no brainer. I used to ski downhill competitively and was required to wear a helmet. I think when I have kids, and get them started, I will most likely buy them for the whole fam.
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Ilac91 New Member 29 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	I'm more worried about the other out of control nuts on the hill than whether I extreme ski or not. Last winter I saw this kid try to jump over some woman but instead took out a part of her scalp!
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